Dutch Baby Names for Girls
Popular girl baby names in the Netherlands range from the familiar (to an English speaker) like Lisa and Kim through exotic baby names like Anouk to the intriguingly unusual. A sampling of baby names frequently heard in The Netherlands for girls:
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Anouk
Anouk, made famous by French actress Anouk Aimee, is a singular name with a lovely sound. Anouk Aimee was born as Francoise, but adopted the first name of the character she played in her debut film... Read More
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Aya
Simple names have their appeal, but Aya, barely more than a breath, maybe be too simple. Similar and prettier: Maya or Anya. Read More
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Britt
Brisk but rather brittle. Read More
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Cornelia
In ancient Rome, Cornelia was considered the paragon of womanly virtue, making it a handsome name with an excellent pedigree. It's rare today, so if you want a name no one else is using, somewhat r... Read More
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Danique
This Danielle/Monique hybrid offers a new twist on an old favorite. Read More
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Doutzen
Dutch supermodel Doutzen (pronounced doubt-son) Kroes has introduced us to a name from the Netherlands that might have a hard time in an American classroom and is nowhere near as glamorous as its b... Read More
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Dunya
Courageous sister of Raskolnikov in Dostoyevsky's Crime and Punishment . Read More
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Evi
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Famke
Famke was introduced to this country via Dutch-born actress Famke Janssen, but is not likely to appeal to many American parents. Read More
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Fay
Fay/Faye, napping quietly since the 1930s like cousins May/Mae and Ray/Rae, has sat up and started rubbing her eyes, ready for a minicomeback, especially as a middle name. The original of the name,... Read More
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